DoorstepHQ for Childcare & Babysitting

Free business software for babysitters and childcare providers

Send professional invoices, let parents book you online, and get paid without the awkward cash conversation.

Free to use. No credit card needed. Set up in 3 minutes.

Sound familiar?

1

The awkward moment when you ask for payment

You just spent the evening with someone's kids. Asking for cash at the door feels uncomfortable every single time.

2

Parents who text at the last minute to book

You want to help but managing booking requests over text while juggling other things is chaotic and you end up double booked.

3

Building a reputation as a trusted sitter

Word of mouth is great but parents want to see reviews and a professional profile before they trust someone new with their kids.

DoorstepHQ fixes all of that.

Invoice parents after every sit — they pay by card

Send a professional invoice as soon as you finish. Parents pay from their phone and money hits your account in 2 days. No cash needed.

Your own booking page so parents can schedule themselves

Share your link and parents pick a date and time that works. You confirm with one tap. No more booking by text.

Build your reputation automatically

After every completed job DoorstepHQ sends parents a review request. Your reputation grows on autopilot.

Up and running in 3 minutes

1

Create your free account

Sign up in 60 seconds. No credit card, no commitment.

2

Set up your services and prices

Add the services you offer and set your own rates. We pre-load common services for your industry.

3

Share your booking link and start getting paid

Share your link with clients. They book online, you confirm with one tap, and get paid by card.

Free. Seriously.

Everything you need to run your childcare & babysitting business — right from your phone.

No contracts. No surprises. No pressure.

Scheduling & recurring jobs

Book jobs, set recurring appointments weekly through yearly, and see your whole schedule at a glance.

Quotes & invoices

Send professional quotes and invoices in seconds. Clients pay right from their inbox.

Route optimization

See your daily stops on a map. One tap to find the fastest route. Navigate to each job.

Time tracking & payroll

Clock in and out, track hours by job, and run weekly payroll. See real labor cost on every booking.

Before & after photos

Document your work on every job. Protect against disputes and show off your results.

Receipt snaps & expenses

Snap a receipt from your phone. Track expenses, log mileage, and know your real costs.

Reports, margins & exports

P&L, job margins, expense reports, mileage for taxes. Export everything as CSV for your accountant.

Text & email reminders

Appointment reminders, payment follow-ups, and booking confirmations. Automatic — zero effort.

Mileage tracker

Log miles from your phone. Track by client or job. Year-end report ready for your accountant.

Get paid every way

Accept cards, ACH, Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, and Zelle. Give your clients options and get paid faster.

AI assistant & support

Ask Winston anything. Get instant help with features, best practices, and running your business.

Reviews & social proof

Automatic review requests for Google, Yelp, and Facebook. Social media links on your profile and invoices.

Team management

Add your crew, set permissions, organize into sub-teams, and keep everyone on the same page.

Client notes & history

Keep notes on every client. See past quotes, invoices, bookings, and payment history in one place.

Business phone & recording

Dedicated business line with call forwarding, voicemail, SMS inbox, and optional call recording.

Online booking page

Share your booking link anywhere. Clients request appointments right from their phone.

Get started free

No credit card required · Set up in 2 minutes

Get paid professionally after every sit.

Join thousands of childcare professionals running their business on DoorstepHQ.

Create your free account

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